Basic African Safari Vacation Trip Planning

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You and your family intend to go on your first African safari trip together. But you have no idea yet how to go about the planning process. Even though you are new to this, you know that proper planning and preparation is crucial for the trip's success. This is why you try your best to know everything there is to know so that you will have the perfect safari with your family. Here are the things that you have to know about planning for a family vacation.

Step 1 - Do ample research and do feel free to ask the safari experts

First, you have to study about the country, region, or specific destination. Get to know about basic information such as how to get here, what attractions to see, the best times to visit, and what the local customs are. This is to ensure that you can plan the things to do accordingly and that you will have a smooth sailing vacation. You would not want to arrive in an attraction only to find out that it's already closed or that the admission fee is so expensive that it's beyond your travel budget.

Step 2 - Formulate travel budget

Speaking of money matters, you need to plan your budget well so that you don't spend beyond what you should or what you can afford during your trip. List down all the expenses for your African trip and allocate amount of money that you can spend for each of these. Then research on ways to save money so that you can make the most out of the vacation without having to break the bank.

Step 3 - Process travel papers

Allot sufficient time for processing travel papers since these may take a lot of time. If the country of your destination requires a visa, you need to apply for one at the local consulate in your area 3 to 6 months before your travel date. The passport, meanwhile, should be at least 3 months from the date of expiration when you go on your vacation. You also need to get visitor health insurance or temporary health insurance to protect you from health problems that you may have during your Africa trip. Insurance policies like temporary health insurance and visitor health insurance can be purchased online.

Step 4 - Create travel itinerary

Next thing you have to do is to create a travel itinerary based on the information you have gathered. This is important so that you can maximize the time that you have during your vacation. Unless you have a large budget, chances are your vacation will be about a 10 to 14 days in duration. Because of that, you need to plan a daily itinerary that will allow you to see most of what the place has to offer without rushing you or sacrificing the quality of the trip. All this planning could easily be done by your chosen Africa safaris expert.

Step 5 - Book for vacation needs

Once you know how you're getting to your safari destination and you've got necessary documents ready, you can now start booking your vacation plans. Find a nice safari package that will give you great value for your money. Then arrange for the air travel or transportation services that you need for getting around. You may also want to arrange additional pre and post safari accommodation in advance to save time and money.

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Affordable, Luxury Safaris to Namibia and Botswana

To many, the thought of Africa as a continent brings to mind all sorts of wonderful touring opportunities and a chance to see the fabled “dark continent.” Well, luxury safaris in Namibia and Botswana are certainly a couple of ways to go about seeing all the best that Southern Africa and these two countries have to offer. So take a chance and see the continent now, before the march of time and progress makes it more difficult.

How do you go on African safari trips? Safari, in the Swahili language, means “travel.” Africa safaris are not hard to either go on or to get to, if you’re of a mind to do so. Real safaris introduce you to a vast array of nature, people and game areas teeming with every sort of African species in both Namibia and Botswana. What’s marvellous is that you safari throughout the day, and then retire to a luxurious in-park or nearby safari lodge which caters to your every whim.

Where are the best places to safari these days? As a part of Southern Africa, both Namibia and Botswana have put aside enormous land areas that offer fine safari and touring environments. Each country has an abundance of natural resources, including animal species, and vibrant and lively local cultures, and above all, are safe and affordable.
In Botswana, the parks in the northern area of the country must be seen, if at all possible. And the world-famous Moremi and Savuti, of so many books and movies is tantalizingly close by.
Touring in Namibia is the best safari opportunity around. From its earliest colonial days, safari as an activity has always been on every explorer or tourist’s list of things to do. Namibia has made luxury safari travel as easy as possible with its focus on tourism and preservation of natural resources. In the Etosha National Park, for example, you can safari all day and then spend the evening in fine style in any one of a number of travel lodges located in, or around the area. And you can roll your Namibia tours and accommodations into one single luxury package.

You can combine both countries into one tour. On the market today, there are several different tour companies offering luxury safari opportunities into both Namibia and Botswana. All include luxury accommodations at any number of unique and visually-stunning lodge environments, with day trips to a number of beautiful and memorable destinations.

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a prime spot. From Maun, you journey through the stunning Moremi and spend a day and an evening exploring and staying inside the Delta, at any one of several luxury lodges.

Go to a private reserve for the best in luxury travel and safaris. Both countries offer large private game reserves. Your chances to see vast beauty and wildlife are never better. You also stay in some truly fine accommodations located right in the midst of all the best wildlife trails.
Contact your luxury travel agency. There are a number of agencies specializing in luxury safaris in Namibia and Botswana. Check with them for seasonal rates and discounts, as they can vary by the week or the month.

All-in-all, luxury safaris in Namibia and Botswana can be a fantastic way to see the Dark Continent in a manner and method that lets you enjoy all that Africa has to offer while giving up none of the creature comforts we’ve come to expect.
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Christian Fourie: Ranger, Guide Specialist for Southern Africa
For one of the most amazing experiences of your entire lifetime you should try luxury safaris to Namibia and Botswana.

Combine An Southern African Safari With A Beach Holiday In South Africa

Many people dream of going on an African Adventure. A safari evokes exotic destinations, amazing natural wildlife, adventure travel, a touch of danger and romance, photographic opportunities and lasting memories. African safari trips are still an unusual vacation choice that your friends will want to know all about when you get back.

In Southern Africa you can mix the idyllic experience of a tropical beach vacation on the warm Indian Ocean with an African wild animal safari expedition. Combining the two makes for a unique holiday. Part of your vacation is filled with excitement as you observe African wildlife at close quarters, while part is spent relaxing and soaking up the sun on a sandy beach.

South Africa is an exotic vacation destination offering a complete break from western city life routines with its opportunity to combine beach and African safari vacations in one trip. For couples planning a wedding, South Africa is well worth considering for a very special honeymoon experience.

Southern Africa, especially Namibia, does not yet have a high profile as a holiday destination in America, but is growing in reputation as a unique vacation experience. Europeans, and the British in particular, have less distance to travel to Africa, and have been been the mainstay of South African tourism, attracted by the unique mix of the tropical beach and African safari vacation.
Luxury vacations have become more affordable as European currencies have strengthened, prompting investment in African tourist facilities.

Namibia enjoys a near perfect year-round climate for travellers. There is an annual rainy season between November and March each year, but the rains come in short bursts that should not detract from the enjoyment of your African holiday. The Etosha National Park is one of the most diverse wildlife destinations in Namibia. With a very low poulation density and being considered the safest country in Africa, one of the little known affordable African safari secrets is Namibia.
Safaris in Africa offer an abundance of interesting activities to experience. Southern Africa is unique in being able to offer the combination of relaxing on a tropical beach resort vacation with an African wildlife safari adventure.

Most of the South Africa's beach resorts and hotels are closely located to a Airport. They offer sandy beaches and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean. There is a choice of accommodation for all pockets, from budget hotels to top level luxury five star resorts.

Safari trips can be chosen from short or long trips,and from simple to luxury facilities. South Africa's Kruger National Park are not far from the beach resorts, and you might choose just to spend a couple of days viewing the wildlife, or take longer if you prefer.

Namibia's Etosha National Park offers another safari experience. It is easily reached by traveling further north from Cape Town. You can choose from several Namibia safari tour options. There are luxury options, staying 4-5 nights in luxury accommodation built to a safari theme, that neatly match a stay in a luxury beach resort.

You are likely to see a broader variety of wildlife in Namibia's Etosha Park compared to the Kruger National Park, but either experience offers a thrilling few days viewing the abundant African wild animals in their natural habitat, guided by expert safari guides to make sure you will be able to see the wildlife from close at hand in safety. Whatever safari excursion you choose is sure to be eventful and memorable.

A Southern African tropical beach and African wildlife safari is an exciting combination to choose for your next vacation, with affordability options available from budget to luxury.

 We strongly suggests you consider the unique once-in-a-lifetime experience of seeing African wild animals in their natural habitat by selecting from the exciting African Safari tours that are on offer.

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- For mid-range lodge and small groups African safari tours
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African safari vacation secrets revealed

African wildlife safari vacations in Southern Africa are one of the most rewarding and safe travel options available in our un-settled world.

Ranger guided tailor-made African overland camping safaris are an affordable and exciting form of travel allowing passengers to customize their tour, to suit their budget, time and interests.

The secret is in finding a professional Free-lance Ranger Guide (About a dozen only, in the whole of Africa). By cutting out the middleman and the travel agencies, you can save up to 40% on your African safari tour. The most important thing is to make sure that all the essential things associated with the safari are included in the quoted price: ground transportation, accommodation, meals, excursions, Ranger guide service and transfers.

With 25 years experience and passion in doing Ranger guided African safaris. Gateway Africa Safaris would be one of the highly recommended places to look for advice. Let their Ranger guides help you plan your safari, you will be pleasantly surprised by their knowledge and professionalism.

Wildlife safaris in Africa with your own personal Ranger guide is both intriguing and humbling, created by the beautiful balance between the wildlife, the landscapes and cultures, with-out compromising on that some-thing truelly unique.
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Affordable African Safaris - Best Affordable Southern African Travel.

 Africa Safaris - Best Affordable Southern African Adventure Travel.

Africa is a continent made for adventure travel, and offers some unique safaris for enthusiastic travelers. In order to make proper plans, one should also find out about the best safaris offered by the continent. The best safaris normally offer wildlife sightseeing in their untamed surroundings. Some of the best regions for African safari tour, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa.

Botswana boosts famous national parks as, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Linyanti Game Reserve. Chobe National Park is the third-largest game park in the country, and is famous for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo.

The Chobe River borders the park, and a traveler can undertake game viewing by boat and spot hundreds of huge animals coming down to drink at the river in the dry season. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is one of the largest reserves in the world.

Namibia offers totally different and unique safari experience from the other wildlife countries. The diversity of Namibia made it one of the best safari destinations. With spectacular desert scenery, savannah and sub-tropical regions, colorful local culture and fascinating wildlife.

Major wildlife parks in the country are the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Skeleton Coast, Fish River Canyon Park, and Etosha National Park, which is home to thousands of springboks, gemsboks, wildebeests, elephants, lions, cheetahs and giraffes. Namibia has the distinction of not only having the highest dunes in the world, but also the second largest canyon.

Due to the very low human density in Namibia, it is considered as the safest safari tour destination in Africa.

South Africa is home to the continents most famous wildlife reserve, Kruger National Park, along with other popular game parks like Pilanesburg National Park, Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserves, and Kalahari Gemsbok National Park. The Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest and most famous wild-animal reserve, and contains more species of wildlife than any other game reserve in Africa.

In order to make your African safari trips memorable, it is imperative to plan ahead. Knowledge about the best safaris in the continent would certainly help a traveler visiting the famous wildlife parks.
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